Playoff-chasing Marlins routed by Mets 11-2 in first game of doubleheader

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso was 4 for 4 with a homer, Francisco Lindor also went deep and drove in four runs, and the New York Mets pounded the playoff-chasing Miami Marlins 11-2 in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday. Braxton Garrett (9-7) was tagged early in a costly loss for the Marlins, who began the day a half-game behind the Cubs for the final National League wild card. Chicago was scheduled to play at NL East champion Atlanta. The game was a makeup after the series opener was postp